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Times-Advocate, 1987-10-07, Page 19ti NEW FLAG — Grand Bend's new flag is presented at Grand Bend Public school where a contest for its design was held earlier this year as part of Local Government Week. At left is principal Norm Mac- Pherson with reeve Harold Green receiving the flag from grade -eight flag designer Joann Beemer. ran Ben and district news Lynne Desjardine - 238-8768 Roberta Wacker - 238-2471 Good turn -out at CWL meeting There were 23 members of the Catholic Women's League attending the September meeting at the Alham- bra Hall recently, with president Rose Van Bruaene presiding. Their spiritual director, Father Paul Beck, thanked the ladies for the two new altar cloths, made by Toni Vandenberk, and for the new venetian blinds for the office windows. Father Beck has been enjoying the company of several relatives from Europe, who have been staying at his rectory for a few weeks, but have since returned home. In the correspondence, the CWL received a thank -you from their fami- ly in India, sponsored through Save - A -Family Plan. There was an invita- tion from St. Peter's Church, at St. Joseph, to a Penny Sale on October 25 at 7:30 p.m.; to a Harvest Sale and Raffle in Stratford on November 14; and an invitation to a Deanery Meeting at St. Brigid's in Logan on October 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A letter was received from the Winter Carnival committee, asking if the ladies from the local churches Planning first history book Longstanding families and businesses of Grand Bend are invited to become involved in the printing of the Village's first history book. The project. co-ordinated by the Lambton Heritage Museum, will rely primari- ly on photographs collected over the past year by volunteer researcher Paul Miller, of Grand Bend. Early families of the village are asked to contact the museum if they feel they have in their private photos views of the early life in the village prior to 1920. Families may also participate by sponsoring a view. Contributing families will be listed on a con- tributors page, much the same as was the custom in publishing an historical atlas in the last century. In addition, each contributor will receive a free copy of the book, plus a tax receipt for the full amount. • Similar booklets from the county area have remained in print for over twenty years, so this is an opportuni- ty to have your family participate and be recorded in a future reference classic on the fascinatipg history of Grand Bend. To get involved, simply contact the museum curator at 243-2600. More (,rand Bend news on 16A iOb/ Thanksgiving o Day Discount off our already everyday low prices on all artificial plants. Thurs., Fri., Sat. Only Casual Industries Inc. Highway 83E, Between Grand Bend and Dashwood 238.2110 could serve lunches to the crowds tor this special winter event in Grand Bend. It was decided to cooperate with the Anglican ladies from St. John's, in sharing facilities, food and personnel to provide refreshments for the tourists, details to be worked out later. Rose Vanbruaene thanked Father Beck for his donation to the League of the money from the sale of the old church organ. She reported that near- ly $3,000 was raised by the bazaar, bake sales and quilt raffle during the summer months. Nine members of the church choir were treated to a Playhouse visit during the summer, to see Brigadoon, courtesy of the CWL. Nette Packlary, Thea Stokkermans and Madelaine Dalton have formed a committee to bring the CWL history book up to date - they are requesting any old photos or , news clippings anyone may have. Rose Vanbruaene reported on the Regional Meeting, held in Seaforth, which she and Rita Smits attended. Gladys Dewey, of St. Christopher's, Forest, was guest speaker in her new convenership on Diocesan Council, in Resolutions and Legislations. The ladies were reminded of the Thanksgiving Ecumenical to be held October 13, Tuesday, 8 p.m. at the Anglican Church. Rose has also spoken on the telephone to Father Morrissey, in Alberta, and reports that he is very busy and tired, with six parishes to run - his Sundays start Announce two bonus concerts The Grand Bend Concert Associa- tion announces two special bonus con- certs as part of their series for the 1987/88 season: The Bear Show, which is fun for children, and The Stratford Boy Choir, where children do the entertaining. The Stratford Boy Choir, a com- munity choir of 33 voices, has been a consistent winner at music festivals and is sure to thrill the audience with an exceptional musical treat. The Boy Choir has appeared in con- cert with Maureen Forrester, Abba, Canadian Brass, and the Montague Strings of Toronto. They performed with the Kitchener -Waterloo Sym- phony and the National Arts Centre Orchestra. The second bonus concert, The Bear Show, a salute to the Teddy Bear by singers Bob Missen and Gilda Dicola, will present all kinds of bears inside the cuddly Teddy: Panda bears, polar bears, koala bears, Pooh - bears, mythical bears, and fan- tastical bears. You can even bring your own favourite bear and join in the activities. Bear lovers, young and old, don't miss this tribute to these magnificent animals to story, song, and poetry. For season tickets to the Grand Bend Concerts, please phone 238-5507. Village of Grand Bend Flag ORDERS WILL BE TAKEN FOR THE NEW GRAND BEND FLAG, 27" x 54". If 40 ordered cost will be $60.19 each. Flag on display at- the Municipal Office, 4 Ontario Street, Grand Bend. Dianne Mallard, Clerk -Treasurer Village of Grand Bend before 6 a.m. to work all the Masses in by 4:30 p.m.! He has a nun and a secretary to help out. The next meeting will be October 20, at 8 p.m., with a guest, Anne Arn- sby, who will demonstrate "Creative Kids Toys". Ladies are also asked to bring pennies to roll, for donation to the Northern Missions. Following adjournment, Chris Lit- tle, an attorney from Exeter, was in- troduced as guest• speaker for the evening. He discussed the necessity of a will, especially for parents of young children; appointing guardians for the children; executors for the estate; RRSP investments; power of attorney needed from aging parents. and credit concerns for business women. A lively question and answer session followed, and refreshments were enjoyed. Personals Congratulations to Jim and Alma Prance, Grand Bend, .who celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary last Sunday. Twenty-one family members treated them to brunch at the Fireside Inn. They were married on October 8, 1919. Sue McKay and Betty Vandergunst- Simmons, Grand Bend and Gina Regier, Mt. Carmel, received prizes/trophies for the most sport- smanlike players at the annual slo- pitch dance last Saturday night in Dashwood. Last Sunday afternoon, Bob and Heather Masse entertained Irene Desjardine and family, at their cot- tage in Poplar Beach. Relatives were there from Merlin, Brampton, Belgrave, London and Grand Bend. Times-Acfivocate, October 7, 1987 Page 7A Petitioners protest problems A petition signed by 153 property owners and 33 renters in the village of Grand Bend was brought before the Grand Bend council Monday night, protesting "the drunkenness, rowdiness and vandalism rampant in the village during the summer of 1987". The document, presented to coun- cil by Marian Siren and Donna llaykus, stilted-that-the-petitio "request that town council establish initiative and leadership in address- ing and solving this problem so that we do not have to be victimized again by such disorder". Siren and Haykus, speaking on behalf of the petitioners, listed a number of problems. Among them was the renting of cottages for the summer by large groups for the pur- pose of partying. They cited cottages at 19 Hill St. and at the corner of Woodward and Centre. The delegation also complained about what they termed "flash par - tiers" and "streetwalkers". Missing lawnchairs, rocks thrown at houses and threats to barbecues, cats and babies were given as ex- amples of mistreatment. Noting an incident a visiting friend of the police," she said. The delegation requested that a fence be erected along Government Road, but council showed reluctance to do so because of a current court case concerning ownership of the village beach. Council explained that the OPP • have no authority to enforce villagcx bylaws. Only bylaw officer Keith Crawford is able to press charges in was involved in white renting a cot.--that-area. tage in the village, Haykus describ- ed one night in August. "They were defecating, urinating and fornicating in her back yeard," Haykus said. "That August 1 was a really disgusting weekend." Siren complained that the OPP don't handle situations properly. "We detected this year a really noticeable difference in the altitude The delegation responded by re- questing that council make an effort to hire a second bylaw officer, noting that the job is too big for one person to handle. Council agreed to do so, adding that they would raise the delegation's questions at a coming meeting with the OPP in hopes of finding other solu- tions to the problems. Anger over hook-up refusal An effort to solicit support for a sewage hook-up for the Oakwood ex- pansion project ended bitterly Mon- day night during Grand Bend council meeting. Dave Scatchard, developer of Oakwood. threatened to cancel the S1.5 million, 30. unit project, then stormed opt of the chamber after council members turned down his proposal. "We'll maybe just close Oakwood down for a few years and see what happens to Grand Cove and Grand Bend," Scatchard said. "And I can af- ford to do it." Council members expressed their regret over being unable to provide sewer services to the expansion pro- ject, but said they have no choice in the matter. With the rapid building that is tak- ing place in the village, the sewer system will soon be at capacity. Coun- cil refused to provide services to non- paying parties while rate payers within the village are without sewer services. The village has already out -grown the sewer system which was com- pleted in 1981 and expected to be ade- quate for roughly 20 years. "I don't think anybody foresaw the building that's going on i presently i five years ago•" reeve Harold Green said. Council said that expanding the system would mean the construction of another lagoon in Stephen Township which would be a costly endeavor. Reeve Green suggested that the delegation take the problem to Stephen council to find a solution. He noted that Grand Bend's expansion is being opposed by Stephen. Should the Oakwood expansion area he annexed by the village, sewer hook-ups would autr,matica,lly become available. Something for everyone Oct. 17, 18 Saturday and Sunday October 17 and 18 the Lambton Heritage Museum, the Pinery Provincial Park and the Grand Bend Chamber of Commerce will be combining to host a wide range of activities with something suitable for everyone. The popular 'Christmas in October' Craft Sale returns to the Lambton Heritage Museum. Open both days from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., this year's sale promises to be the best yet. Over 60 carftspeople from Lambton County and throughout Southwestern Ontario will be offering a wide variety of crafts including quilting, jewellery. stained glass, folk art, woodworking, Christmas decorations, ceramics and pottery. Local artisans attending include Harriet Brunner -Christmas decora- tions, Winnifred Braun -shell baskets. and Diane Sutherland -country decorations and accessories. Attendance has increased steadily since the first experimental Craft Sale in 1980. Last year, nearly 5000 visitors attended the two day sale. Light lunches and refreshments will be ayailable. Normal museum admis- sion rates apply. For more informa- tion call 243-2600. For the second year, the Pinery - Provincial Park will be offering an in- terpretive driving tour. Trees will be adorned in their fall colours and staff will be available to help visitors 'Gifts' are sermon topic Father Beck celebrated all Masses on the weekend at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Grand Bend. Mary Ternes was the reader at the 11 a.m. Mass, with Mary and Don Ternes serving as Eucharistic Ministers. Lydia Duchou. choir director, was also cantor. and Paul Dietrich was organist. The choir sang "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" during Communion. In his sermon, Father Beck talked about gifts - the most important point is that the gift is received and ap- preciated. Someone who spurns our gifts makes us feel hurt or betrayed, as when God offered the greatest gift of His only Son, and mankind refus- ed to accept Him and crucified Him. Jesus told the Apostles that the kingdom of God would be taken from the Jews and given to the pagans. who would produce fruit and grow in grace. We have the capacity to destroy or accept God's gifts - the choice is ours. Congratulations go out to William Simmons and Betty • Vandergunt (nee Rasenberger i who were united in the sacrament of matrimony this past weekend. Congratulations also go to young Karl Wolff, infant son of Dieter and Mary Ann Wolff, who was received into the Catholic communi- ty through the Sacrament of Baptism. There will he a special Mass of Thanksgiving on Monday, October 12, at 11 a.m. - please plan to attend. Anyone interested in sending season's greetings to Father Bob Morrissey, the address is Box 209, Daysland, Alberta. TOB IAO. a ‘.! itick sr . MARRIED 68 YEARS -- Alma and James Prance, Gra• nd Bend, were honored on the occasion of their 68th wedding anniversary last Sun- day. With them are two of their 13 grandchildren, Lori and Lisa Des- jardine, daughters of David and Debbie Desjardine, Brompton.' The couple was joined by 21 family members to a brunch at the Fireside Inn. • NEIL OSTRANDER PHOTOGRAPHY • Weddings • Portraits • Commercial • Groups • Framing • Custom Black & White R.R. 3 Parkhill, NOM 2K0 238-5056 Hwy. 81 halfway between Grand Bend and Parkhill understand the natural phenomena of autumn. Come prepared to hike an inter- preted nature trail, rent a canoe and explore the old river, or bicycle along the miles of quiet paved roads. A special handout and looO route map will allow families to drive their automobile on a full circuit through the oak and pine woodlands. along the riverbed and down the beach picnic areas back to the main gate. The main street of Grand Bend will be the site of a busy Farmers Market. Both days fresh and inexpensive local produce from the boglands, as well as seasonal fruits of the Bosanquet Township area will be available for sale. Saturday will feature a scarecrow decorating contest in the morning with judging at noon. Both the public and local businesses are welcome to compete for prizes. Most stores will be open. many offer- ing end -of -season sale prices, and throughout the weekend. a petting zoo will entertain children of all ages at the Country Sampler Boutique on Hwy. 21. To cap off the day. plan to dine at any of the areas fine restaurants. Plan now to make a day of it and take in this exciting family outing. North Lambton's Fall Craft and Col- our Festival offers something for everyone. Dewitte Antiques Flea Market Sat. & Sun. Vendors Wanted STORE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 1 Mile S. of Grand Bend Hwy. 21, 238.5121 ) ctoberSpecial Levolor Vertical Drapes and Mini Blinds 3096 off custom orders Wallpaper Book Orders 2S% off drag Vertical Drapes and Mini Blinds 40% off custom orders In stock Wallpaper up to 5O% off Super Discount prices on in stock CARPET rA TERMS - Cash, Mastercard Grand Bend Decorating and Flooring Centre Hwy. No. 21 Grand Bend 238 8603 Now two locations 786 6761